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14. Which of the following caused the Sepoy Rebellion? (1 point)
The British wanted Indian soldiers to wear boots that were made of animal skins.
The British wanted Indian soldiers to take part in putting down Muslim rebellions.
The British wanted Indian soldiers to serve as personal servants to British royalty.
The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.
15. Why was the Opium War significant for Britain? (1 point)
It provided a flow of opium to the British people.
It led to the exit of British forces from China.
It led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty.
It increased British influence and trading rights in China

16. After it defeated China in the Opium War, Britain took control of which Chinese island shown in the image? (1 point)
Taiwan
Manchuria
Shanghai
Hong Kong
17. Which of the following is an example of how Western imperialism led to regional conflicts? (1 point)
Boundaries in Africa were drawn without regard to areas of ethnic groups.
The Japanese invaded and controlled much of eastern China.
Fighting broke out in the Philippines between Britain and local rebels.
The Chinese agreed to cede lands to Russia.
18. How did Sun Yixian differ from the Righteous Harmonious Fists in terms of efforts to resist Western imperialism? (1 point)
The Righteous Harmonious Fists embraced Westernization, while Sun Yixian wanted a return to tradition.
Unlike the Righteous Harmonious Fists, Sun Yixian focused on trade and economics as a way out of imperialist oppression.
The Righteous Harmonious Fists disliked Western involvement, while Sun Yixian invited advice and sponsorship.
The Righteous Harmonious Fists felt that violence was the only answer, and Sun Yixian was a pacifist.
19. Which statement best explains Japan’s relationship to Western imperialism? (1 point)
Japan was colonized by the United States and forced to modernize.
Following the model of Western imperialism, Japan expanded its empire.
Japan opposed imperialism and fought for Asian sovereignty.
Japan remained neutral, fearing reprisals from more advanced militaries.
20. How did the United States approach Japan to begin trade? (1 point)
It sent well-armed ships with a letter from President Fillmore demanding trade.
It sent gifts and greetings to the shogun with an invitation to visit the United States.
It fired upon Japan's coast, invading its shoreline and overtaking its government.
It consulted European nations and carved Japan into spheres of influence.
21. How did Koreans react to Japanese rule? (1 point)
They welcomed Japan as a superior state.
They resisted with a widespread nonviolence movement.
They used violence against Japanese bureaucrats.
They reacted with indifference to the change.
22. Which of the following enabled the United States to open up trade with Japan in the mid-1800s? (1 point)
The U. S. sent several diplomats to negotiate trade arrangements.
The U. S. sent a fleet of modern naval warships that intimidated the Japanese.
The U. S. offered new technologies to Japan in exchange for trading rights.
The U. S. refused to trade with Japan until it modernized its industry.
23. Why did the Maori fight colonists in New Zealand? (1 point)
to gain power in the Pacific economy
to take over New Zealand ports
to defend their land
to control resources
24. Which of the following most motivated European powers to claim Pacific islands as colonies? (1 point)
The islands were useful ports for merchant and war ships.
The Europeans wanted to convert islanders to Christianity.
Unequal treaties would not be possible in the Pacific, so conquest was the only answer.
Sugar cane grown on the islands was becoming as profitable as cotton.
25. Identify one major reason for the United States' annexing of Hawaii. (1 point)
the arrival of many American settlers
the desire to modernize the islands
its location on shipping routes
pressure from sugar growers
26. The Monroe Doctrine provided a blueprint for the United States to have the most influence over which part of the world? (1 point)
Southeast Asia
Africa
South Pacific
Latin America
27. How did the rule of dictator General Porfirio Díaz contribute to economic and political instability in Mexico? (1 point)
He used the military to help him seize power.
His policies harmed Mexico's infrastructure.
His policies established a command economy.
His policies increased the gap between rich and poor.
28. How was the independence movement in Canada different from those in Latin America? (1 point)
Canadian independence was achieved in a peaceful manner.
It took Canada more than a decade of war to achieve independence.
Canada was supported by the United States.
Canada had to secede from both Britain and France.